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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.50, 1,587.99 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.50, 1,587.99 and 374.50 is: 561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.50 : 1,587.99 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.50/1,587.99 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.50x = 1,587.99 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.50x = 594,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,702.26/1,058.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.83

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